Junior Caroline Kenow (third from left) is the 2017 recipient of the Matthew Heinzmann Leadership Scholarship, which was created in memory of Matthew, Mater Dei Class of 2008, who passed away in 2011. Presenting the scholarship are (left to right) Megan Benhoff (friend), Adam Heinzmann (brother), Kenow, Craig Heinzmann (brother),... Read More
On Saturday, March 11, the Scholar Knights entered the round-robin IHSA Class 2A Sectional, held at Mt. Vernon High School, with the hopes of earning a second straight trip to the IHSA State Tournament. In round one, against the O’Fallon Panthers, Ethan Schumacher set the tone early by answering the... Read More
Performing at the Clinton County Art and Music Festival on March 9 were musicians (front, left to right) Sophia Mondt, Caroline Kenow, Alex Rivera, Susy Cowgill, Christina Mioux, Annie Kuenstler, Angie Carey, Hannah Schmitz; (middle, left to right) Anna Klostermann, Emily Hemker, Alex Mueth, Reese Bradford, Otto Stark, Ben Logullo;... Read More
On Monday, March 6, the Scholar Knights won the IHSA Class 2A Scholar Bowl Regional, a single-elimination, eight-team tournament. With an impressive 67-4 record, the Scholar Knights, under the guidance of moderator Mr. Scott Timmermann, will now compete in the round-robin IHSA Class 2A Scholar Bowl Sectional on Saturday, March... Read More
On Saturday, March 4, the Scholar Knights competed in the 34th annual Masonic Academic Bowl State Tournament. While the Knights finished third in pool play with a 3-2 record, they did not advance to the playoff for the state title. In round one, the Knights faced their South Central Scholastic... Read More
At the 2017 Southern Illinois School Press Association (SISPA) Convention held on February 22 at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, The Knight yearbook earned the prestigious Golden Dozen Award. This award recognizes the 2015-2016 Lights, Camera, Action yearbook as one of the twelve best at the convention. The 2015-2016 editors were... Read More
At the 2017 Southern Illinois School Press Association (SISPA) Convention held on February 22 at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, The Lance newspaper earned the Blue Banner Award, recognizing overall excellence for the October 2016 and December 2016 issues. The 2016-2017 editors are Amber Litteken (Editor-in-chief and editorial page), Sarah Maller... Read More
On Tuesday, February 28, the Scholar Knights won the annual Clinton County Scholar Bowl Tournament with a 3-0 record against Carlyle, Central, and Wesclin. In match one against the Carlyle Indians, the Knights outpaced the Indians to win 390-10. In match two, the Scholar Knights faced the Central Cougars. Trailing... Read More
On Thursday, February 23, the Scholar Knights faced their toughest challenge of the season, as the top four teams in the Metro East Quad League squared off in a round-robin tournament to determine the Metro East Quad League Champion. In match one, the Scholar Knights faced the determined Althoff Crusaders. ... Read More
After advancing to the finals, the Mater Dei Indoor Percussion earned 4th place at the Winter Guard International (WGI) regional competition held at Francis Howell High School on Saturday, February 25. Pictured with the trophy are (left to right) Sarah Maller, Amber Litteken, Zach Honor and instructor Mr. Matt Murphy.
